Surgical Tech: Master OR Prep & Instrumentation

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Surgical Tech to help prepare the operating room and support the surgical team across a range of procedures.

You will set up instruments, assist the team, maintain a sterile field, and participate in patient positioning and wound care, collaborating closely with OR staff to uphold the highest safety and efficiency standards. Candidates should have active CST credential, strong aseptic technique, and a team-first mindset to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent, continuous experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute care hospital setting, directly supporting a broad range of surgical specialties.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
• Demonstrated aseptic technique and sterility maintenance.
• Ability to transfer knowledge to team and support patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating room and surgical instruments for procedures.
• Assist surgical team and ensure sterile environment throughout procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and promptly address breaks in sterility.
• Assist with patient positioning and wound care post-operation.
• Coordinate equipment and supplies; communicate with Biomedical Services for maintenance.
• Contribute to process improvements and in-service coordination.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Intraoperative support

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Surgical Technology program

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Surgical Tech to help prepare the operating room and support the surgical team across a range of procedures.

You will set up instruments, assist the team, maintain a sterile field, and participate in patient positioning and wound care, collaborating closely with OR staff to uphold the highest safety and efficiency standards. Candidates should have active CST credential, strong aseptic technique, and a team-first mindset to thrive in a